Marcella F. “Sally” Palmer, 90, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, at her home, joining her heavenly family.
Sally was born on May 16, 1925, in the town of Green Valley, a daughter of the late Emil and Freda (Gipp) Wolfgram. She spent her early childhood in Gillett, then moved to Shawano, graduating from Shawano High School. In 1943, she passed a civil service test and moved to Chicago to work in the Army War Bond Office. In 1945, she was united in marriage to Bruce Palmer. He preceded her in death in 1970. Sally then worked as an administrative secretary in the Shawano County Zoning Office for 20 years, retiring in 1990.
Sally loved to play bridge and Scrabble. She enjoyed traveling with her dear friend, Bill Skar. They traveled the United States from east to west, including Alaska and Hawaii. They also visited South America, Canada, Nova Scotia, Germany,and the Holy Land. After all that travel, Sally was always happy to return to Shawano to be near her loving family.
She is survived by her sons, Dan (Barbara) Palmer, Steve (Karen) Palmer, Brian (Debbie) Palmer; seven grandchildren, Tony, Mark, Jeff, Kaitlin, Brian and Brandon Palmer, and Kyle Young; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; her dear sister, Gloria Wolfgram Tate; and many nieces and nephews.
Sally was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce; her brother, Leo Wolfgram; her sister-in-law, Florence Wolfgram; and her brother-in-law, Donald Tate.
A memorial service for Sally Palmer will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Peace United Church of Christ in Shawano. Pastor Marty Black will officiate.
Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. until the hour of service. Inurnment will follow at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name are preferred for Peace United Church of Christ.
Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at www.mickelsonfs.com.
The family would like to thank Sally’s caregivers: all members of Heartland Hospice, especially Tina, Clara, and caregivers Shirley, Barbara, Edna and Gwen for their love and support.”
“You can own a million dollars, but you are the poorest in the land if you don’t have your beloved sister to clasp your lonely hand. Her smile is gone forever and her hands we cannot touch; still we have such memories of the sister I love so much. This memory is in my keeping so we will ever be apart. God has her in His kingdom but I have her in my heart. So you who have a sister, cherish her with care, for you’ll never know the heartache until she is no longer there.” I will miss you my dear sister, Gloria.
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